in a nutshell

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: in a very brief statement

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That, in a nutshell, describes a type of IT attack known as token theft. Paul Blough, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

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“In a nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20nutshell. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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